NAD C 340 Integrated Amplifiers
NAD C 340 Integrated Amplifiers
[Feb 12, 2000]
carlo
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
very musical, price
Weakness:
not as detailed as some of the competition, looks odd on your rack (and not in a good way), headphone amp only ok I really, really enjoy this amp. As you can see above, I auditioned it with creek and rotel, which I'm sure you know are highly regarded amps in this price range. They were both impressive in terms of a full sound, and to be honest, I liked the creek a lot. To my ears the adcom just wasn't musical (and I own a adcom gcd700 player so I should be biased). What made me go with the NAD though is that it seemed to mate better with my cd player than any of the other amps. I actually felt the rotel threw a better soundstage, and transients were better with the creek, but for some wierd reason I kept coming back to this amp (in case you care, I didn't test them blind). However, if I had to rate the other amps I tried, it would be as follows: adcom 3 stars, rotel 4 stars, creek 5 stars. My feet taped with this amp, and for me, that clinched it. I don't think the sound of mid/low budget audio can get any better-thank you NAD. Similar Products Used: auditioned vs creek 4330, adcom gfa5200 & a used rotel (don't remember the model#). |
[Dec 06, 1999]
Dharshan Adhihetty
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Best sounding amp in this price range.
Weakness:
none After listening to brands like Rotel, Marantz, Harmon Kardon, Yamaha and NAD C320 during a three month period the NAD C340 was the best sounding amplifier in this price range. Similar Products Used: Cambridge Audio A500 |
[Feb 19, 1999]
Arun Saxena
a Casual Listener
Impressive sound quality and imaging for $375.Sounds loud enough to rock a decent size LR. |
[Feb 27, 1999]
Sascha Schroeder
an Audio Enthusiast
Well, you never know what this world holds for you - even if you are expected to pay a price way below the usual midprice range. Compare the C340 to any ordinary midprice amp, and you're sure to decide on the NAD. Basically, it sounds like music more than just the phony-soundy onkyo thing. It responds wonderfully to rhythm: You hear where the drum comes from and how it leaves. Both bass and treble are well balanced. Especially male voices are presented with a solid yet not too solid ground tone. For those listeners who prefer a natural and musical sound to something that sounds like pure power, this amp will be a good choice. And though its output power at 8 Ohm is rated 50 W only, don't underestimate the Brit: an integrated circuitry will ASSIMILATE speakers of most impedances. RESISTACE IS FUTILE. NADs 340 will work fine with all speakers less hard to handle than Infinity. Try this one out. Maybe one day, you'll even get used to its design :-) The overall build quality is very good. The switches and knobs feel fine, and so does the remote control. |
[Mar 17, 2001]
Chris
Audiophile
Strength:
Smooth, lush midrange. Clear, gently, rolled highs. Solid, articualte, bass. Good build.
Weakness:
No separte pre-out. I won't go into a long review. This is a simply terrific amp and a continuation of the tradition of the NAD 3020. This amp does practicaly everything right. It's primary strength is a warm, emotional midrange combined with good highs and bass. It has power and authority beyond its 50 watts. I used this amp in a second system with B&W 602s for over a year and still enjoy listening to it. For the price, nothing can compare. It sounds better if you leave it on continually. Similar Products Used: NAD 3020, various Rotels, Quad solid state, Counterpoint Solid State |
[Oct 03, 1999]
mamma
an Audio Enthusiast
I went to the local hifi store to get myself a new amplifier. I didn't know what to buy, so i listened to some different amps: |
[May 10, 1999]
Stephan
an Audio Enthusiast
Today,5- 10.99, I went to the local Hi-Fi dealer. I listened to a Nad C340 hooked up with a pair of Dali 909, and I was amazed. How can a so cheap amplifire sound so good? |
[Jan 16, 2001]
Stephen Berger
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
warm and musical, rich and satisfying
Weakness:
Binding posts, volume control I will always be grateful to my C340. It's leaving tomorrow as I have sold it via ebay. Similar Products Used: none used but many auditioned |
[Sep 29, 1999]
Eric
an Audio Enthusiast
Well, I began my amp hunt in July 1999. Scored a HK AVR 40 ProLogic amp on the cheap. Sounded good hooked up to my KEK k160's, with a Yamaha CDC 765 cd player (a hell of a unit, and you can now get them for <$250.) But it was a little bright. Then got a yen for Dolby Digital, and scored a Yamaha 2092 for $700. But I will admit, something was missing. Music sounded good, but through both, it sounded a little "processed," with a very slight but noticeable electronic haze to it. |
[Sep 23, 1999]
Ruud Hop
an Audio Enthusiast
I just bought the C340 last week, together with the 522 and the c440 ( cd player and tumer, also from NAD). Compared to my old audio set the sound has improved for a 100%. So much detail, excellent bass, very clean high tones. This c340 plays the music as it should be. |